2010 Ford Expedition problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2010 Ford Expedition is among the quieter years of the Expedition on NHTSA's books: 74 complaints (64% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 15 injuries in total across these filings.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (12), transmission (10), and body & structure (10), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
74
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
12
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
15
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2010 compare to other Expedition years?
What are the most common 2010 Ford Expedition problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 16% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 10 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 10 | 14% | — flat |
| Other | 8 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 7 | 9% | ▲ up |
| Seats | 6 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 5 | 7% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 3 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 3 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 3 | 4% | — flat |
| Lighting | 2 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“ON 04/14/2015 MY FRIEND OUR 2010 FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMITED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS LATER SHE HEARD THE ALARM GO OFF AND WENT OUTSIDE TO INVESTIGATE. THE CAR HAD DARK TINTS ON THE WINDOWS BUT THE CAR LOOKED DARKER THAN NORMAL THEN SHE REALIZED SHE COULDN'T SEE…”
“FORD VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MPH HITS PICKUP TRUCK BROADSIDE PUSHES TRUCK AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE ABOUT 25 FEET. DAMAGE TO FORD FRONT BUMPER, FENDER AND HOOD JUST OFF CENTER OF VEHICLE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT!”
“THE 2010 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY NOT ON AN INCLINE. WHILE IN PARK IT ROLLED BACKWARDS ACROSS A STREET AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. AFTER THE INCIDENT IT WAS DETERMINED THAT WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED THE CAR COULD BE PUT INTO ANY GEAR. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT…”
“Drivers side airbag did not deploy when the car was in an accident. The passenger side did even though there was no passenger. Both sensors went off. ”
“ON WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 27, 2011, BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. AND 9:00 A.M., I TOOK MY 2010 FORD EXPEDITION TO THE FOUNTAIN CAR WASH IN PLANO. UPON EXITING THE CAR WASH TUNNEL, I SHIFTED THE TRUCK FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE, IDLED SLOWLY OUT OF THE TUNNEL AND AROUND THE HAIRPIN TURN TO HEAD TO THE BACK OF THE…”
2010 Ford Expedition — common questions
Is the 2010 Ford Expedition reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 74 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Expedition year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2010 Expedition problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (12 complaints), transmission (10 complaints), body & structure (10 complaints).
Does the 2010 Ford Expedition have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Expedition.
Which Ford Expedition years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Expedition years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 1997, 1998, 2003, 2001, 2019, 2017, 2020, 2018, 2005, 2002, 2006, 2004, 2021. The cleanest record among Expedition years belongs to 2027.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.